September 2026

The Supervision Toolbox™: Foundations

Practical Ethics & Structure for Today's Clinical Supervisor

​Fri, Sept 4th, 2026 9:45am- 12:15pm

2 .5 Ethics NBCC Continuing Education Hours
In-Person Training

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Description:

Strong supervision begins with a solid foundation. Whether you are preparing to become a clinical supervisor or looking to strengthen your current supervisory approach, The Supervision Toolbox™: Foundations provides practical strategies for building ethical, organized, and effective supervision from the very beginning.

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This interactive training focuses on the essential components of clinical supervision, including ethical responsibilities, supervision structure, onboarding Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs), documentation fundamentals, professional disclosure, and foundational teaching strategies that support clinician growth and client welfare. Participants will also explore practical tools for building supervisee confidence, establishing clear expectations, and creating meaningful learning experiences beyond traditional supervision.

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This workshop serves as the introductory course in the Supervision Toolbox™ series and offers a preview of the comprehensive Supervision Toolbox™ Institute, planned for 2027. Participants will receive the Pilot Edition of the Supervision Toolbox™ Workbook and have the opportunity to provide feedback that will help shape the future institute and training materials.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify essential supervision structures, ethical responsibilities, and documentation practices that support effective supervision of Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs).

2. Explain the supervisor's role in fostering professional identity, establishing clear expectations, and creating a supportive learning environment for developing clinicians.

3. Differentiate direct supervision activities from "other hour" supervision experiences while applying supervision guidelines and documentation standards to promote supervisee growth.

4. Apply practical teaching strategies, psychoeducational frameworks, and supervision tools that increase supervisee confidence, clinical reasoning, and professional development.

5. Develop one actionable strategy for strengthening their current or future supervision practice through intentional structure, ethical leadership, and practical implementation.

Participants Will Receive:

• Supervision Toolbox™ Workbook – Pilot Edition

• Practical supervision templates and forms

• Foundational supervision resources

• Creative "Other Hour" supervision ideas

• Ready-to-use teaching tools

• Opportunity to provide feedback on the workbook and future institute

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October 2026

Nature and Forest Bathing: An Immersive Continuing-Education Experience

​Fri, Oct 2nd 9:00am-12:00pm

3 hrs Total NBCC Continuing Education Hours

1 hour of Ethics included

In-Person Training

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Description

Step beyond the traditional therapy office and discover how nature can become an intentional extension of the therapeutic environment.

This immersive continuing education experience introduces behavioral health professionals to the principles of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) and nature-based mindfulness while exploring practical ways to ethically integrate outdoor therapeutic experiences into clinical practice. Participants will experience evidence-informed mindfulness activities firsthand while learning how these interventions may be thoughtfully adapted for clients in a variety of counseling settings.

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Through experiential learning at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, participants will explore how mindfulness, sensory awareness, and intentional connection with nature can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, resilience, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The training emphasizes practical clinical application, helping therapists confidently determine when, where, and how to incorporate nature-based interventions into counseling practice.

Participants will also examine the ethical and legal considerations associated with moving therapy beyond the traditional office environment, including informed consent, confidentiality in public spaces, documentation, boundaries, safety planning, accessibility, risk management, and scope of competence.

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A unique component of this training explores how thoughtfully designed nature-based interventions may expand opportunities for healing among diverse client populations, including underserved and marginalized communities. Participants will discuss ways outdoor therapeutic experiences may reduce barriers to traditional office-based counseling for some individuals while promoting cultural humility, community connection, accessibility, and holistic wellness. Emphasis will be placed on individualized treatment planning and ethical decision-making, recognizing that nature-based counseling is one therapeutic option—not a one-size-fits-all intervention—and should always be adapted to meet each client's unique needs, preferences, culture, abilities, and clinical presentation.

Attendees will leave with practical tools, ethical guidance, and greater confidence in determining when and how nature can become a meaningful extension of the therapeutic process.

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NBCC Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the foundational principles of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), mindfulness, and nature-based therapeutic interventions and their application within behavioral health practice.

2. Identify ethical and legal considerations associated with providing counseling services in outdoor settings, including informed consent, confidentiality, documentation, professional boundaries, safety planning, accessibility, and scope of competence.

3. Demonstrate mindfulness-based activities and nature-centered interventions that may be incorporated into counseling sessions to support emotional regulation, stress reduction, resilience, and client well-being.

4. Evaluate how nature-based counseling interventions may promote accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and client engagement among diverse populations, including underserved and marginalized communities, while applying ethical and individualized clinical decision-making.

5. Develop a practical implementation plan for ethically integrating nature-based counseling strategies into their own clinical practice while maintaining professional standards, client-centered care, and clinical competence.

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Participants Will Experience

During this immersive training participants will engage in:

• Guided Forest Bathing experiences

• Mindfulness and grounding practices

• Sensory awareness exercises

• Nature-based reflection activities

• Clinical discussion and application

• Ethical case consultation

• Small group discussion

• Practical implementation planning

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Participants Will Receive

Each attendee will receive access to the Outdoor Therapy Toolkit™, including:

• Sample Nature-Based Counseling Informed Consent Template

• Outdoor Therapy Safety Checklist

• Therapist Backpack Checklist

• Client Packing Checklist

• Host & Event Planning Checklist

• Nature Session Readiness Checklist

• Ethical Considerations Checklist

• Outdoor Therapy Documentation Template

• Mindfulness and Nature-Based Intervention Guide

• Resource List for Continued Learning

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December 2026

What's New in the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics? Practical Implications for Ethical Clinical Practice

Friday, December 4th, 2026

9:30am-12:30pm

3 hours of Ethics

NBCC Continuing Education Hours  
In-Person Training

Description

The release of the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics marks an important milestone for the counseling profession. As ethical standards evolve to address contemporary clinical practice, counselors must understand not only what has changed—but how those changes influence ethical decision-making, documentation, supervision, technology, and client care.

This interactive training provides a practical review of the most significant updates within the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics, comparing key revisions to previous standards while exploring their impact on everyday counseling practice. Through discussion, case examples, and ethical decision-making exercises, participants will examine how the revised Code applies to real-world clinical situations and develop practical strategies for implementing updated ethical standards with confidence.

Whether you are a seasoned clinician, supervisor, or counselor early in your career, this workshop will help you move beyond simply reading the Code to understanding how it informs ethical, culturally responsive, and clinically sound practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify significant revisions within the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics and explain how these updates reflect the evolving responsibilities of professional counselors.

2. Compare previous ethical standards with the revised Code to recognize changes that influence counseling practice, supervision, documentation, technology, and professional responsibility.

3. Apply the updated ACA Code of Ethics to clinical scenarios using an ethical decision-making framework that promotes client welfare, professional integrity, and culturally responsive care.

4. Evaluate ethical considerations related to emerging issues in counseling practice, including technology, artificial intelligence (AI), confidentiality, professional boundaries, and documentation, as guided by the revised Code.

5. Develop practical strategies for implementing the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics within their clinical practice, supervision, agency, or private practice setting while maintaining ethical and professional accountability.

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Coming in 2027

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Elective Forgiveness: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Healing and Choice

Forgiveness is frequently presented as a requirement for healing. However, clients may experience pressure from families, faith communities, cultural expectations, clinicians, or society to forgive before they are ready—or to forgive when forgiveness may not be part of their chosen healing process.

This training will examine elective forgiveness as an intentional and client-directed choice. Participants will explore the relationships among forgiveness, trauma, grief, anger, boundaries, reconciliation, accountability, justice, culture, spirituality, and personal autonomy.

This program is currently in development for 2027.

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Clinical Strategies for Working with Male Clients (Tentative Title)

Examine male socialization, emotional development, help-seeking behaviors, and practical strategies for improving therapeutic engagement with male clients.

This program is currently in development for 2027.

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Finding Our Voice: Emotional Expression and Healing Among BIPOC Clients (Working Title)

Explore culturally responsive approaches that support emotional expression, resilience, and healing while recognizing the historical, cultural, and systemic influences that shape emotional experiences within BIPOC communities.

This program is currently in development for 2027.

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Multicultural Ethics: Moving Beyond Competence Toward Cultural Humility

Through discussion, self-reflection, and case-based learning, participants will strengthen their ability to provide culturally responsive care, foster belonging, and navigate ethical dilemmas with greater confidence and sensitivity. This training is designed to move beyond cultural competence by equipping clinicians with practical strategies that promote equity, inclusion, and ethical excellence across diverse client populations.

This program is currently in development for 2027

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The Uncommon Conference: Returning Every June

• The Uncommon Conference is Blissful Mind Behavioral Health’s annual signature professional-development event.

• Held each June, the conference brings together therapists and other mental health professionals for culturally responsive education, clinical depth, honest conversation, community connection, and sustainable professional development.

• The conference is designed for clinicians of all identities who want to deepen their work with diverse clients and strengthen their ability to serve marginalized and underserved communities.

• The 2027 Uncommon Conference will be held in June 2027.

• Program information, presenter announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and registration details will be released as planning progresses.

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